Pallmyra and Hannibal News Delivery Echoes Rail Routes
Canton and Palmyra pages edited by L W England and J W Young with trains serving readers. W W Reeves delivers from Palmyra Junction to Mannibal by 8 30 p m passenger service. S Hyatt and Henry Doomcke run on alternating days on Train No 5 N St Joe line. Waic reaches Jacksonville and all intermediate points ahead of rivals. Chicago Burlington Quincy line and Hannibal routes also receive earliest editions.
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Canton
L.W
England
Palmyra
Brommel
Hannibal and St. Joseph
Mispatches on War, Politics, and Fairs Across 19th Century France
War reports show Prussian forces closing on Paris as citizens plan defendants akin to Strasburg. A new army forms at Tours with a reported million volunteers nationwide. Italian advance nears Rome. Civita Vecchia occupied. Local fairs entice crowds in Macomb and Canton. A train from the West carries 5022 sacks of silver ore to Omaha. Chicago Times condemns sympathy for despotism. Elections tilt Republican. Democrats face disappointment with Vermont Maine Colorado Wyoming outcomes.
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Paris
Strasburg
Tours
France
Rome
Civita Vecchia
Ulrich
Lyons
Loire
Letters Rewriting on the Dead Letter Office List
A page item lists names of applicants for abandoned mail at the Dead Letter Office in Quincy Illinois with notice that unclaimed letters will be sent onward if not collected within one month. The fragment includes numerous names and references to postal officers and office procedures.
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Quincy
Sprte
Illinois
P.M
Penfield
Gashfer and
Bee'y
Rumor of Camrobert's Estate and Paris Siege Notes
New York reports Sept 16 that Prussians are not amassing major force before Paris. They occupy a semicircular line from Villiers Cotteret to Melun and Fontainebleau with Soissons’ refusal hindering operations. Canrobert rumored to move on Sedan. Paris near siege with evacuation of civilians and limited gas use. Italian advances toward Rome, with clashes near Ci Vitavecchio and preparations for Parliament. Rail traffic disrupted as trains to Paris attacked. Bazaine’s troops hold Metz.
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Chateau Thiery
Meaux
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Heranie
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National Guard
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Cherburg
England
Guigres
Approaches to Hamburg Threatened by Prussian Notice
North Germany government warns mariners of dangerous approaches to Hamburg with lights out and torpedoes in channels. Paris reports heavy bombardment at Stras burg, shortages, and evacuations as Prussian forces advance. Italian troops occupy Civita Vecchia amid dispatches on peace terms and ongoing civil unrest in Paris.
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PTEE
Hamburg
Berrr
North Germany
English Mission Offered to Western Politician
New York reports that the English mission was extended to a prominent western politician about a week ago, with his acceptance letter in the President's hands. Judge Orth of Indiana is suspected as the choice, noted for his Foreign Affairs Committee leadership and congressional stature. The crops section notes varied conditions with some states below average. wheat prospects uncertain, rye and barley down slightly, apples damaged by dry weather.
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Baseball Game Postponed by Rain in Gutcaco
The baseball game between Forrest Cities of Cleveland and Whkts Stoebeics at Dexter Park was postponed from yesterday to Saturday next due to rain.
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Gutcaco
Cleveland
Dexter Park
Kansas Democratic state ticket nomination details
The Kansas Democratic state convention at Topeka nominated the state ticket including Governor Ira C. Sharp, Lieutenant Governor A J Allen, Secretary of State C C Dunn, Auditor H McMahon, Treasurer S C Lephart, Superintendent of Public Instructions EE Murray, and Congress candidate R C Raster. Donnelly was also nominated for Congress.
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Kansas
Topeka
Ira C. Sharp
A J. Allen
State
C. C. Dunn
H.mcmahon
C. Lephart
EE. Murray
Congress
R. C. Raster
Paca
Ionatus Donnelly
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